Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance), M&E
U.S. Embassy in Burundi
Job description
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura is recruiting a Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) focused on monitoring and evaluation (announcement Bujumbura-2026-013; ERA vacancy 78264). In the Political/Economic Office, the specialist will analyse public-health programme data and root causes, including work related to HIV, malaria, health security, health information systems and supply chains. The role supports assistance programme design, budgets, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and oversight of partner awards.
The official U.S. Department of State ERA vacancy lists one Bujumbura position, full-time 40 hours per week, on-site with no telework, occasional travel, and an indefinite appointment subject to probation. It is open to all interested applicants. The active ERA “Apply to This Vacancy” entry requires an account; applications must be submitted through ERA. The official closing date is 27 October 2026 in the vacancy time zone GMT+2. Salary is not specified. Non-Burundian applicants must provide a work permit; the portal also requests a university degree and professional licence.
Original employer vacancy and application: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?jnum=78264&orgId=71
Embassy careers page: https://bi.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Public Facebook announcement: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1533027465523744
Verified against the original ERA vacancy and active application entry on 23 October 2026 UTC.
Requirements
Master’s degree in public health, international development or project management. At least seven years of professional experience in public health, international development, project management or a related field, including at least two years implementing U.S. government assistance programmes, projects or activities. Fluent English (Level 4) and good working knowledge of Kirundi and French (Level 3). Advanced programme management, grants/procurement, financial regulation and public-health knowledge; strong data and root-cause analysis, monitoring, presentation, financial accountability and partner coordination skills. The selected candidate must be able to start within six weeks after authorization or clearance.